Crazy_Guy97

My dash light in 86 yota 4x4 ain't working. I know nothing really bout wiring.But what could be the problem .:yo tarock::yo tarock:

GasTurbine

In the fuse box under the driver's side kick panel check the fuse at position (3,2) if setting origin at the bottom left. Or in other words the the middle fuse on the right most column.

scope103

I assume "dash light" means the lamps in the combination meter (instrument panel). These are powered through the TAIL fuse, which I show as the "upper" fuse on the right. http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b.../2powersou.pdf There is some variation in the fuse panel (mostly on the relays), so use the label to find the "TAIL" fuse.

Remember that all of the panel lamps work through the rheostat; make sure that is set to "full bright." And if that doesn't help, the rheostat is where I would look first.

Last, no matter how much or little you know "'bout" wiring, you're going to get nowhere without a meter. No reason to not have one. http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...t?q=multimeter

RAD4Runner

+1

To All that Scope says ^^^

GasTurbine

I thought by dash light you meant the ones over the dash. My bad

RAD4Runner

86-88 4Runner/Pick-up 22R-E 4x4 fuses in Driver side kick panel:


IF tail lights do not work either, check tail fuse, check if Tail relay clicks when you turn tail lights on, and do these voltage checks:


IF tail lights work but dash lights do not, most likely something to do with path to rheostat, then to ground, OR a rheostat that's open.

Crazy_Guy97

Ok dash light is working now .I half to replace two other fuse now.

Gamefreakgc

I'd be concerned on why so many fuses are blown? Did something short circuit? Did you attempt to install some extra lighting or a radio?

RAD4Runner

Why replace the fuses? You found them blown? Which fuse made it work? Are you sure it was a blown fuse? You could have touched an intermittent connection that made it work, but next time it moves you lose your lights again.
So what makes you sure that the fuses you are replacing will prevent this from happening again?

If you answer the questions above, that would be a step toward learning about wiring.

Crazy_Guy97

Well this is a project truck so there was 6 fuses missing when i bought it. The wires look good so far i replaced 3 of the 6 fuses.

Crazy_Guy97

I have no radio or extra lights.And as for yalls other i dont know how to answer em.